to speak; to say; to vocalize
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called
great swordsman; master fencer
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
one grade; first-class; primary
time; season; period; phase; stage
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; preliminary selection; screening (e.g. of applicants); provisional election
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
first game; first round (e.g. of a tournament)
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
partly open; in half bloom
drill; gimlet; awl; auger
all sides; the four cardinal directions and the four ordinal directions; large hanging paper lantern
demon; devil; -crazed person; -obsessed person; dreaded; terrible
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
war; battle; match; game; competition
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
Gautama Buddha; Shakyamuni; the historical Buddha
great numbers (of people); numerical superiority; masses; people; folk; clique
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
obliteration; annihilation
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
foolishness; fool; moha (ignorance, folly)
educational institution; school; academy; campus